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Competition Bureau asked to investigate Meta

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:10:39 GMT

By Al BeeberSouthern Alberta NewspapersCanada’s Competition Bureau is being asked to investigate news blocking by Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram.News Media Canada, along with the Canadians Association of Broadcasters and CBC/Radio-Canada have applied to the bureau to investigate what they call Meta’s “abuse of its dominant position, as evidenced by its decision to block news content from its digital platforms in Canada.”Those two sites – Facebook and Instagram – began blocking Canadians from seeing content posted by Canadians news creators on its platforms earlier this month.News Media Canada said the applicants have asked the Competition Bureau “to use its investigative and prosecutorial tools to protect competition and prohibit Meta from continuing to block Canadians’ access to news content. The applicants also request that Meta refrain from discriminating, by algorithm or by any other means, against content from Canadian news organizations on its digital platf...

Screening, actor from cult classic 'The Room' coming to Proctors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:10:39 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Oh, hi Mark. The cult classic "The Room" is having a screening at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady with live commentary from Greg Sestero, who stars as Mark in the film. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The screening, scheduled for November 16 at 7 p.m., is in celebration of the film's 20th anniversary. The event includes a showing of "The Room" with live commentary throughout the film by Sestero, a post-screening Q&A, and a meet & greet with Sestero that's open to all ticket holders.Regarded as one of the worst movies ever made, "The Room" has developed a cult following. Released in 2003 and directed by Tommy Wiseau, the film follows Johnny (Wiseau), and his fiancée, Lisa, who decides to seduce his best friend, Mark (Sestero). Led Zeppelin tribute band to perform at Proctors "The Room" inspired James Franco’s award-winning film “The Disaster Artist (2017),” which tells the story of the mak...

SPAC installs Narcan kits to combat overdose crisis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:10:39 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- To combat the opioid overdose crisis, the Saratoga Performing Arts Center has installed four NaloxBoxes in the restrooms in The Pines building and The Pinecones building. NaloxBox houses multiple pre-packaged doses of nasal naloxone spray that can be accessed freely to help save someone experiencing an overdose. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Saratoga County Department of Health will distribute 35 NaloxBoxes around the county to be installed in public spaces. Funding for the program was made available with Opioid Settlement Funds.Overdoses have been a rising issue in the Capital Region. There have been 30 drug-related overdose fatalities in Saratoga County in 2023. “Similar to national and state trends, Saratoga County regretfully continues to witness alarming rates of opioid-related overdoses and deaths," said Daniel Kuhles, Commissioner of the Saratoga County Department of Health. "The ...

Missouri AG challenges St. Louis mayor's push for new gun laws

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:10:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Just hours after St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones announced plans for new gun legislation Tuesday, the Missouri Attorney General fired back and said her office is "on notice." Jones, with support from the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, plans to introduce new legislation that would ban AR-15s, AK-47s, and similar military-grade weapons on city streets.Andrew Bailey announced Tuesday evening that he wrote a letter to Jones, which stated that new legislation to ban military-grade weapons would "violate the constitutional right of Missourians to keep and bear arms. St. Louis police won’t respond in person to car break-ins “It is my hope that you will reverse course and use existing law to combat the crime plaguing your city, rather than choosing to target the rights of law-abiding Missourians," said Bailey to Jones in the letter. "In other words, I encourage you to go after criminals, not guns."Bailey contends that Jones' proposal "would not survive strict scrutiny analysis c...

Schnucks customers can now use rewards points at self-checkout

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:10:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Schnucks has a popular loyalty program that was not accessible through self-checkout lanes. You had to use a traditional check-out lane to redeem rewards points. Now that is changing, and customers will be able to redeem rewards points and purchase gift cards at any point of purchase.Customers in the program earn two percent back for every dollar spent on qualifying purchases at Schnucks. Points can add up to money off of grocery bills. Jay-Z stops by the Pulitzer before Beyoncé’s St. Louis show “We continue to listen to our customers’ feedback and work to bring them more efficient.shopping experiences in our stores,” states Schnucks IT Director Michael Wait. “Shoppers who prefer the convenience of self-checkout can now enjoy the same perks and products as those who use our traditional check lanes.”All you need to do to redeem points at a self-checkout lane is tap the SchnucksRewards button when you're ready to pay. Then open Schnucks app and select“My Rewards” on the...

Bring your dog on a St. Louis Wheel ride next week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:10:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - With the dog days of summer in full swing, the St. Louis Wheel is offering a rare opportunity to bring your dog on a Ferris wheel ride. Union Station will host an event called "Dog Day on the St. Louis Wheel" next week. Pet owners can bring their furry friends on a ride from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 28. The dog rides were initially scheduled to take place Thursday, but the event has been pushed back due to the ongoing heat wave. Jay-Z stops by the Pulitzer before Beyoncé’s St. Louis show Monday will mark the second time that the St. Louis Wheel has allowed dogs on their rides, also offering the opportunity last March. This year's event comes in celebration of National Dog Month. Organizers plan to set up water bowls for pets near the wheel. All dogs will be required to enter and exit the wheel, plus walk around the Union Station plaza grounds, on a leash. Anyone looking to ride with their dog will need to purchase a general ride ticket. For more information ...

New French-stlye bistro opens at the Missouri History Museum

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:10:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS — There's a new restaurant at the Missouri History Museum. A ribbon-cutting is being held today for a new fast-casual restaurant called The Key Bistro serving French-style cuisine.Tuesday through Thursday, full-service dining is available at The Key Bistro from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and quick-service dining is available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays for breakfast.Chef Kevin Green and Restaurant operator Pierre Chambrin Jr. are running new restaurant. His father, Pierre Chambrin Sr., was a cook at the White House and the St. Louis Club.Chambrin Jr.'s father's new menu is a tribute to a celebration of St. Louis’ rich French history. Chambrin Jr. has worked in high-end restaurants and lived in St. Louis all his life, so he brings both of those things to The Key Bistro.Diners can order a charcuterie board, baked brie, quiche, creme brulee, or a bistro burger at the counter or from their seat. Th...

Randy Gradishar announced as Hall of Fame finalist, putting ex-Broncos linebacker on doorstep of Canton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:10:39 GMT

Randy Gradishar is on the doorstep of Canton — again.On Wednesday, the former Broncos linebacker and centerpiece of the Orange Crush defense was announced as one of three Seniors Committee finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024.He will need the full voting group to induct him in a meeting likely to occur in early 2024, but more often than not that final step is mere formality. Gradishar is not up against the modern-era candidates for the Hall, so the vote is yes or no on his induction alone.Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | Keeler: How Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin ran from homelessness to NFL heroics: “I don’t want to live life with any regrets.” Denver Broncos | Broncos TE Adam Trautman wants to make an impact in a multitude of ways Denver Broncos | Broncos get S Justin Simmons, RT Mike McGlinchey and several starters back to practice Tuesday Denver Broncos | Broncos place W...

Killing of business owner over pride flag shocks LGBTQ community, Cedar Glen residents

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:10:39 GMT

Colorful flower bouquets threaded through the door handles, handwritten cards, and rainbow pride flags hanging in the awnings — this has been the scene for several days outside the Mag.Pi clothing store in Cedar Glen, a mountain community bordering Lake Arrowhead.Locals, members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies are mourning the death of the business owner, whom officials say was shot during a dispute over a pride flag hanging outside her shop.On Friday, Aug. 18, Laura Ann “Lauri” Carleton, 66, confronted Travis Ikeguchi, 27, of Cedar Glen, outside of the store, San Bernardino County sheriff’s officials said. According to witnesses, Ikeguchi tore down the pride flag hanging outside the shop, and Carleton confronted Ikeguchi in the street. During the conflict, Ikeguchi reportedly shouted homophobic slurs before shooting Carleton, and fled on foot. Carleton died at the scene, police said.San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies who responded to multiple 911 calls located Ikeguchi abo...

WGA shut down AMPTP proposal hours after it was made public

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:10:39 GMT

While SAG-AFTRA and WGA members took to the picket lines of the Disney Studios on Tuesday, more talks resumed between writers and producers.In an undisclosed location, actual studio executives met face-to-face with the WGA's negotiating committee. Among them were David Zaslav of Warner Bros. Discover, Robert Iger of Disney and Ted Sarandos of Netflix. The big wigs were hoping to end the stalemate by telling the writers to end the strike and offered what they thought was a good deal and kind of their final offer. The talk was under an agreed news blackout, so it's unclear what exactly happened inside that meeting. Members of the Writers Guild of America, WGA picket outside CBS Television City in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles on May 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)However, about 20 minutes afterward the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers sent out a press release with details of their Aug. 11 proposal to writers. "This new package substantially improves up...